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Immunology
David A. Montero, Richard Garcia-Betancourt, Roberto M. Vidal, Juliana Velasco, Pablo A. Palacios, Daniela Schneider, Carolina Vega, Leonardo Gomez, Hernan Montecinos, Rodrigo Soto-Shara, Angel Onate, Leandro J. Carreno
Summary: Researchers have developed a chimeric protein-based vaccine targeting seven virulence factors of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), which elicited significant immune responses in mice and provided protection against infection. However, further improvement is needed to enhance the vaccine's efficacy and explore other potential mechanisms of protection.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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R. R. Atitkar, J. R. Hauser, A. R. Melton-Celsa
Summary: In a murine model of STEC infection, the stx(2a) phage lytic genes were found to be unnecessary for the virulence of pathogenic O157:H7 clinical isolates or for the release of Stx2a into bacterial cultures. These findings suggest an alternative mechanism for Stx2a release from STEC strains.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Timothy J. Dallman, David R. Greig, Saheer E. Gharbia, Claire Jenkins
Summary: Analysis of STEC O157:H7 genomes revealed that 5-SNP single linkage clusters are useful for detecting outbreak-related cases, while 5-SNP single linkage community clusters without identified epidemiological links are more likely to be temporally and/or geographically related. 10-SNP single linkage clusters occur infrequently and are challenging to investigate.
MICROBIAL GENOMICS
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jie Hu, Yifan Wu, Xingjian Zhou, Luyuan Kang, Shiyi Zhang, Yisi Liu, Yu Pi, Xilong Li, Junjun Wang, Dandan Han
Summary: The pathogenicity of E. coli O157:H7 is mainly due to the expression of Stx2 gene, which is located in the Stx2 prophage and poses a threat to intestinal health. This study aimed to investigate whether specific dietary sugars can inhibit Stx2 prophage induction in E. coli O157:H7, leading to reduced Stx2 production and improved intestinal health.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lindsey Ferraro, D. J. Irving, Jack Marr, Kelly Orejuela, Erin Murray, Mugdha Golwalkar, Lisa M. Durso, Julie Viruez, Robin Rasnic, Katie Garman, John Dunn
Summary: On June 22, 2022, the Tennessee Department of Health was informed that a child who attended a farming camp at farm A was hospitalized with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7. Three days later, another child who attended the same camp was hospitalized with hemolytic uremic syndrome. This prompted an investigation.
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2023)
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Microbiology
Danielle M. Tack, Hannah M. Kisselburgh, LaTonia C. Richardson, Aimee Geissler, Patricia M. Griffin, Daniel C. Payne, Brigette L. Gleason
Summary: The study summarizes the epidemiology and transmission routes of STEC outbreaks in the United States from 2010 to 2017, finding that foodborne transmission is the most common route, and there are differences between O157 and non-O157 outbreaks in terms of food sources, demographic characteristics, and severity.
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Food Science & Technology
Mauro D. D. Garcia, Maria J. Ruiz, Luis M. M. Medina, Roberto Vidal, Nora L. L. Padola, Analia I. Etcheverria
Summary: The objective of this study was to characterize six colicinogenic Escherichia coli strains and test their inhibitory activity against STEC O157:H7. The results showed that these strains and their colicins have inhibitory activity against STEC O157:H7. PCR and genome sequencing identified various colicins and microcins in these strains, and no genes coding for stx1 and stx2 were detected. The results suggest that colicins could be a potential alternative for reducing the presence of STEC O157:H7.
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Immunology
Mark Eppinger, Sonia Almeria, Anna Allue-Guardia, Lori K. Bagi, Anwar A. Kalalah, Joshua B. Gurtler, Pina M. Fratamico
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FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Deborah Hoyle, Marianne Keith, Helen Williamson, Kareen Macleod, Heather Mathie, Ian Handel, Carol Currie, Anne Holmes, Lesley Allison, Rebecca McLean, Rebecca Callaby, Thibaud Porphyre, Sue C. Tongue, Madeleine K. Henry, Judith Evans, George J. Gunn, David L. Gally, Nuno Silva, Margo E. Chase-Topping
Summary: Cattle in Scotland have a high prevalence of non-O157 serogroups O103 and O26 as well as high levels of Shiga toxin presence. Multiple serogroups are detected in herds and exhibit regional and seasonal effects on prevalence. This study emphasizes the potential risk to public health from non-O157 STEC in Scottish cattle.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Immunology
Ying Hua, Milan Chromek, Anne Frykman, Cecilia Jernberg, Valya Georgieva, Sverker Hansson, Ji Zhang, Ann Katrine Marits, Chengsong Wan, Andreas Matussek, Xiangning Bai
Summary: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli is associated with a broad spectrum of clinical outcomes in HUS patients, with O157:H7 being the predominant serotype linked to severe renal sequelae. Virulence genes related to severe outcomes are more prevalent in O157:H7 strains, while those related to mild symptoms are evenly distributed across all serotypes. There is high genomic diversity among HUS-associated STEC strains.
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Microbiology
Heather Glassman, Christina Ferrato, Linda Chui
Summary: Non-O157 serogroups of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) play a significant role in disease burden, but are often overlooked by traditional detection methods. This study investigated the epidemiology of non-O157 STEC in Alberta, Canada from 2018 to 2021. The results showed increased detection during the summer months, with the most common serogroups being O26, O103, O111, O121, O118, and O71. Further characterization of their virulence factors and clinical impact is necessary.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Jeong-Eun Lee, Sazzad Hossen Toushik, Hyun-Jin Park, Sol-A Kim, Won-Bo Shim
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(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Kai Wen Choo, Liang Mao, Azlin Mustapha
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Miho Watanabe-Takahashi, Miki Senda, Ryunosuke Yoshino, Masahiro Hibino, Shinichiro Hama, Tohru Terada, Kentaro Shimizu, Toshiya Senda, Kiyotaka Nishikawa
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FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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(2016)
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(2018)
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